Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Worley; Buenos Aires; Presencial; ARS 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

International project exposure

Professional development & training

Long-term career growth

Descripción de la vacante

Worley is seeking a senior automation lead for mining, lithium, oil & gas, and power projects in Argentina. You will oversee the integration of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and SIS, coordinating interfaces between plant controls and package equipment, and lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up across sites.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electronics or Automation with 10+ years in engineering consulting or EPC roles, fluent English, and strong ISA/IEC/API/ANSI/NEC/NFPA knowledge, with hands-on

Formación

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in similar positions within engineering consulting firms, EPC contractors, or process industries.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken (advanced level).
• Strong knowledge of ISA, IEC, API, ANSI, NEC, and NFPA standards.
• Experience in instrumentation, control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA), and industrial communication architectures.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Basic Engineering, FEED, and Detailed Engineering for Instrumentation and Control systems across mining, lithium, Oil & Gas, power generation, and industrial plants.
• Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities; manage interfaces between plant control systems and Package Units.
• Coordinate Package Unit vendors to ensure automation, cybersecurity, and operational interface requirements.
• Develop and review automation architectures and control networks; review technical documentation and design criteria.

Conocimientos

Technical leadership

Fluent English

Client interaction

Bilingual documentation

Educación

Electronic Engineering degree

Systems/Automation Engineering degree

Herramientas

AutoCAD 2D

Navisworks

AVEVA Instrumentation

EPLAN

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

Descripción del empleo

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Title

We are looking for a professional with a strong focus on the implementation, integration, and commissioning of industrial automation systems, capable of acting as a technical lead throughout all project phases, from conceptual and detailed engineering through FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up.

The candidate must have proven experience in the integration of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and SIS systems, as well as in coordinating interfaces between plant control systems and third-party package equipment. The role will be responsible for ensuring safe, robust, and efficient automation system integration, actively participating in technical reviews, functional testing, interface validation, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.

Experience in large-scale mining projects will be highly valued, along with the ability to interact with clients, system integrators, vendors, and international multidisciplinary teams. Availability for travel associated with FAT, SAT, integration testing, commissioning, and on-site support is also required.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead Basic Engineering, FEED, and Detailed Engineering development for Instrumentation and Control systems in mining, lithium, Oil & Gas, power generation, and industrial plant projects.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical documentation, including:
• Loop Diagrams
• Instrument Index and I/O Lists
• Instrument Data Sheets
• Technical Specifications and Design Criteria
• Wiring, Termination, and Control Architecture Diagrams
• Control Philosophies and Interface Documents
• Develop and review automation architectures, industrial telecommunications systems, and control networks based on PLC, DCS, SCADA, and SIS technologies.
• Technically manage the integration between plant control systems and Package Units, including:
• Definition of interface responsibilities
• Hardwired and network-based signal exchanges
• Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and equivalent protocols
• Cause & Effect and interlock reviews between systems
• Coordinate Package Unit vendors to ensure compliance with automation, cybersecurity, and operational interface requirements.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Integrated FAT (IFAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, and Start-Up activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary technical reviews, HAZOPs, SIL Reviews, Design Reviews, and Model Reviews.
• Support the preparation of RFQs, TBEs, technical evaluations, and vendor selection processes for instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, functional testing, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain effective technical communication with clients, system integrators, and international vendors in English.
• Availability for domestic and international travel related to FAT, SAT, integration testing, commissioning, and site support activities.

What You Will Bring

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in similar positions within engineering consulting firms, EPC contractors, or process industries.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken (advanced level), with the ability to participate in technical meetings and prepare bilingual documentation.
• Strong knowledge of applicable standards and codes, including ISA, IEC, API, ANSI, NEC, and NFPA.
• Experience in the selection and specification of instrumentation, control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA), and industrial communication architectures.

Software Skills

• AutoCAD 2D
• Desirable: SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), AVEVA Instrumentation, or EPLAN
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word
• Navisworks knowledge for 3D model reviews

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international projects executed under corporate engineering standards.
• Strong technical leadership capabilities.
• Participation in commissioning, FAT/SAT, field testing, and start-up activities.
• Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and SIL methodologies.
• ISA certifications or equivalent credentials (desirable).

What We Offer

• Participation in technologically advanced projects with international scope.
• Technical leadership opportunities within multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional development and continuous training opportunities.
• A collaborative, dynamic work environment with long-term career growth prospects in automation and control engineering.

Work Location

• Puerto Madero (Buenos Aires), with sporadically travel to sites in Argentina.

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